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Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 09-30-2021, 12:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,762
Posted By Carle
We bought a Vegas 24.1 in July 2018 in BC...

We bought a Vegas 24.1 in July 2018 in BC (Canada) and I had it value a few months ago at $15K higher than what we paid. Crazy prices.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,260
Posted By Carle
I also carry a mounted spare in back left storage...

I also carry a mounted spare in back left storage compartment. I do have a multiplier and 5 ton jack should I have to do it myself. I only hope there is a nearby service should it be needed. But plan...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 56,249
Posted By Carle
Lock replacement

You have likely found one already but here is the one I ordered and worked for our 2016 Vegas 24.1. Exact same problem. Ours broke at a campground in Texas....
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-14-2021, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By Carle
Thanks for all the quick replies ... i will check...

Thanks for all the quick replies ... i will check these suggestions out. Cheers
Heading into the Yukon in Canada on a road trip ... seldom have wifi and definitely no cell coverage in northern BC....
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-13-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By Carle
Hot water tank squeal

I have a 2016 Vegas 24.1 ... My hot water tank is omitting a high pitched squeal but its very muted - can hear it on the outside of the motorhome by access area to the tank. Have not heard this...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 05-06-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By Carle
Axis 24.1

Hi.

I noticed on our 24.1 cold air comes in the flaps that are on the slide. So if you look at the bottom of the slide from the outside at the base, you will see a rubber strip (against the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-31-2021, 10:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,556
Posted By Carle
Axxera Replacement

We had the same unit and it worked, but the quality of sound and reception was not great. It improved a little when I updated it's software off their site. But I still ended up replacing it with a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-05-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,591
Posted By Carle
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Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-04-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,591
Posted By Carle
Re comments above on my Kenwood ... I just got a...

Re comments above on my Kenwood ... I just got a compatible connector on Amazon for about $30C
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-03-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,591
Posted By Carle
Replacement

The 2016 Vegas 24.1 came with a low end Axxera. Just was not a quality unit. I replaced it with a Kenwood DMX7706S. Really happy with it. Sound quality is far superior and radio reception far better....
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 01-25-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By Carle
Re Scubawise's comments on a power comparison ......

Re Scubawise's comments on a power comparison ... I looked them up on a US website and the Burgman 200 puts out 18.1 HP and the PCX 160 is 15.6 HP. I know it is not only HP that indicates what it can...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 01-15-2021, 12:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By Carle
Checked out the PCX ... nice little unit. Not...

Checked out the PCX ... nice little unit. Not sure if the horsepower is enough for a comfortable 2 up ride on the highway when needed. You'll want to be sure about that. The Burgman 200 is enough and...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 01-06-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By Carle
260 pounds. That rack was speced at 500. If you...

260 pounds. That rack was speced at 500. If you are willing to do the mods on the rack it works well. But there is a cost to the mods, primarily having a longer ramp made. I made one the same length...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 01-06-2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By Carle
I carry a Burgman 200 on the back of our Vegas...

I carry a Burgman 200 on the back of our Vegas 24.1 and love it. Lots of power for 2 up and great storage with an added top box. The ramp I bought was this one.
...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 12-12-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,163
Posted By Carle
Vegas 24.1

Lots of good responses. We have a 2016 Axis 24.1 .. just prior to all the lockdown we put on 23,000 miles touring for 215 days. It was great.

I agree look at Ed's document. He did an incredible...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By Carle
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By Carle
Re Battery being done ... Replaced it after...

Re Battery being done ...
Replaced it after returning from our trip. Although the process of going through the dash is a pain, once all done I found it quite easy to do. I did have to reroute some...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,193
Posted By Carle
Scooter

I have a Vegas 24.1 and carry a Suzuki Burgman 200 on the back. Weight is in the 3 - 4 lb category if i recall. My rack is good for 500. I have put on 25000 miles and never had a problem. It also...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By Carle
I was able to get a good charge on it over night...

I was able to get a good charge on it over night while camping and will deal with it when I get home. Thanks for all the help ... replacement time with a good quality one.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By Carle
Thanks for the replies. Given the location of the...

Thanks for the replies. Given the location of the battery it is difficult to see it has cells to top up. There appears to be a flat plate of some sort that might pop off to reveal and access the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By Carle
Battery not holding charge

Hi all ... we have 2016 Vegas 24.1 with 35K miles on it. The last few days the chassis battery has been dead on me and I have had to use the emergency start on the dash to get going. The battery is...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-19-2020, 03:05 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,871
Posted By Carle
Thor Vegas 24.1

So many different experiences, sum good sum not so much.

We bought a 2 year old 2016 Vegas 24.1 with 5K miles on it primarily for the layout / configuration. Our 1st trip was 7 weeks 7K miles. 1...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-12-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,350
Posted By Carle
Scissor Jack Instal

I posted this in another posting and thought I would do the same here.
A friend suggested we weld extensions on the tow bar to mount the jacks on. We extended them by 12" each side. Had to go with...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-11-2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By Carle
Scissor Jacks Solution

So a friend recommended a solution for mounting the scissor jacks. After removing the hitch, we extended the hitch bar on each side by 12", welding on the same steel tubing. We replaced the right...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-08-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By Carle
Side Mount

Thanks for the response. I am trying to figure out how to mount them so access is from the side, due to the fact I have a 3 foot motorcycle rack on the back. May just have to do what you have done...
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